About Captain Mowatt's

At Captain Mowatt’s, we’re fueled by history and heat. Inspired by a fiery past and driven by a love for bold flavors. Our mission is to ignite tastebuds while honoring Maine’s maritime spirit. Blending tradition with creativity in every small batch, we craft delicious hot sauces using ingredients like Maine seaweed, maple syrup, blueberries, and the finest chili peppers. Family owned and operated, we strive to make every customer’s experience with us one to remember by delivering quality, passion, and a true taste of Maine in every bottle. Captain Mowatt’s is named after Captain Henry Mowatt, a British naval officer whose legacy is deeply tied to Portland, Maine. In 1775, during the early days of the American Revolution, Mowatt led a naval attack on the town, then called Falmouth Neck, and set much of it ablaze. Seen as either an enemy or a misunderstood captain following orders, his name became permanently etched into the city’s history. The name Captain Mowatt’s was chosen as a nod to Portland’s maritime past. A mix of grit, rebellion, and resilience. It’s the same spirit we bring to our hot sauces: bold, fiery, and unforgettable. Our original sauces Canceaux, Spitfire, and Halifax Jerk were named after the very ships Mowatt used during the bombardment of Falmouth Neck. What once brought destruction now brings heat and flavor. A fleet of warships became a lineup of hot sauces, turning a piece of Portland’s past into something worth tasting. History and hot sauce. Read their story